NEW INFORMATION ALERT: Information for trailers over 65 feet passing through Richardson Grove on Highway 101 to Eureka.

ALERT: AT THIS TIME WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT WE CAN’T UTILIZE REDWOOD TOW TO PASS THROUGH RICHARDSON GROVE – WE ARE WORKING ON OTHER OPTIONS AT THIS TIME.

Information for trailers over 65 feet passing through Richardson Grove on Highway 101 to Eureka. 

The legal limit is 65 feet though a small stretch of Hwy 101 through Richardson Grove (see links below).

If your rig is over length, you may contact Redwood Towing, they will tow your trailer through Richardson’s Grove with a short tractor designed to get over length trailers through Richardson’s Grove. Many teams utilized this service last time we raced in Eureka.

Call Redwood Towing at least 7 days in advance.

Richard – Redwood Towing

Cell # 707-223-4949

Office # 707-923-3440

*He does not accept checks. If you are paying with a Credit Card you should call him a day in advance to avoid delays.

*$125 per trailer between 9 am and 5 pm (7 days a week)

*$175 per trailer after hours

*Keep your receipt, as the scales in this restricted area will ask you for it. They will write a ticket to those that do not have a receipt for the towing.

On your trip up, 1-2 hours before arriving at exit #627 in Piercy, CA., call Richard at Redwood Towing, and let him know what time to meet you there. Take the #627 exit and pull to the side. His driver will meet you there and hook up to your trailer. You will follow him to Garberville about 11 miles north.

Cal Trans Information on Truck Length:

See the following Cal Trans links:

http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/trucks/truck-length-routes.htm

http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/trucks/truckmap/truckmap-d01.pdf

NOTE: Cal Trans has tried to widen this stretch of highway for many years, but continue to battle the environmental groups who oppose the project.